Assistant Commercial Manager

RG Setsquare; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Tamworth seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Commercial Manager to support high-value programmes in the Water & Environment sector. This role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience, assisting in commercial management, procurement, and contract delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in commercial management or quantity surveying, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to work on-site. This position promotes career growth within a collaborative organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management or quantity surveying within infrastructure or engineering.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Familiarity with NEC3/4 contracts and CDM regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Willingness to work on-site at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering NEC3/4 ECC contracts.
• Support supplier performance tracking and risk mitigation.
• Help maintain commercial records and ensure compliance with UK regulations.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, benchmarking, and value management.
• Act as a reliable interface with clients and consultants.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Progress toward RICS chartership

Job description

Overview

Assistant Commercial Manager
Water & Environment

Are you looking to build your commercial career in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment? We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Commercial Manager to support the delivery of high-value infrastructure programmes across the Water & Environment sector, with opportunities to contribute to projects in Defence and Nuclear. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry leaders, and grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.

What You Bring and What You’ll Do

The role reports to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead. You’ll assist in the commercial management of multi-workstream programmes—supporting procurement, contract administration, and post-contract delivery. You’ll work closely with project managers, cost consultants, and supply chain partners to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and performance across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Delivery & Contract Support
• Assist in administering NEC3/4 ECC contracts (Options A, C & E)
• Support supplier performance tracking, risk mitigation, and contract execution
• Help maintain commercial records and ensure compliance with UK regulations
• Project & Cost Management
• Contribute to feasibility studies, benchmarking, and value management
• Assist with cost planning, estimating, and post-contract cost control
• Support valuations, change control, and final account preparation
• Stakeholder Engagement & Process Improvement
• Act as a reliable interface with clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Help maintain lessons learned databases and commercial reporting tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement across commercial processes

What You Bring

• Experience in commercial management or quantity surveying within infrastructure or engineering
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Familiarity with NEC3/4 contracts and CDM regulations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Progress toward RICS chartership or equivalent professional development
• Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable
• Willingness to work on-site at least 3 days per week
• RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy